Now, she has offered a heartbreaking update in the form of a new Instagram post from her hospital bed. "I know it’s been ages since I posted and most may have figured out why," she shared with her followers. "I’m sick and unfortunately I’m getting sicker. Right now all I need are prayers; prayers that are simple. I hope, because a wish is putting on too much responsibility on the other, that you will somehow find forgiveness in your big heart for whenever I must have hurt you."

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She ended her caption with gratitude: "I thank you a million times over for when you have given me joy. I’ll try to keep everyone updated the best that I possibly can."

Among the outpouring of supportive comments from fans were those from her Top Chef family. Padma Lakshmi wrote, "I'm coming Boo! Hold on tight."

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